What kind of sway does China have over Iran?

China’s presence in Iran is everywhere, from buses and cars on the streets, to the metro system built from scratch with Chinese money and engineers. But when tensions rise, those ties meet limits. Some Iranian analysts and media have criticised China for staying on the sidelines during crises. In April, China and Pakistan helped broker a temporary ceasefire — but it quickly broke down, highlighting the gap between economic presence and political role. Watch When Titans Clash for China's view on the Iran war. #CNAInsider #WhenTitansClashCNA #Iran #China #MiddleEast #USChina #IranWar #USA For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider